When recording any course introduction or instructional video you will want to consider, for example, your objectives, video length, script, visualizations, and on-screen presence. Recording video remotely presents additional considerations. Guiding principles for recording quality video, recording options and tools, and accessibility and captioning options are shared below.
Best Practices
- Storyline: Clear purpose, goals; clear beginning, middle, end; strong data, examples, practical applications to illustrate key points.
- Text & Graphic Quality: Accessible, effective typography; effective imagery; page balance; proper citations, references; include intro and outro overlays.
- Audio Quality: Appropriate volume; minimal background noise; consistent range throughout.
- Delivery: Clear, concise communication; eye contact; vocal control; body language, gestures, pace, cadence; natural flow.
- Camera Recording Quality: Proper lighting; proper green screen, background; effective placement, proportion within video.
- Interactivity: Text and graphical animations; question polls; etc.
Recorded Lecture Video Rubric/Checklist
Slide Consultation
Review PowerPoint slide presentation, enhancing imagery and typography. Ensure instructor the correct template and fonts are being used. Two fonts are included on the powerpoint template (Red Hat Text & Red Hat Display).
Recording Equipment
Recording equipment and accessories are available through LDT for limited-term checkout. You may also consider purchasing equipment for long-term use. See the resources below to learn more about equipment checkout and equipment purchasing options.
Recording Software
Camtasia 2024 and PowerPoint are the recommended software options to create video and recorded presentations.
IMPORTANT: In Camtasia 2024, record at (1920×1080) resolution at 30 fps (frames per second).
Setting Up Space
Setting up your physical space and setting you up for day-of recording
Video Delivery
Kaltura MediaSpace is the video delivery platform at UW-Madison. Once you’ve completed a recorded presentation, Kaltura is the place to host it. The links below provide additional information on adding Kaltura to your Canvas course.
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive campus experience for all members of the campus community. Please see individual links for additional resources